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The Paths of political Presence of Hamas Movement in Qatar
The choices of Hamas leaders to move from Qatar remain ambiguous and are limited to specific destinations: either Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, or Algeria. The question is: Which one is most likely—amd most preferred—to host Hamas leaders?
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Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran
International Relations
Pezeshkian in Iraq: Political Maneuver or Strategic Visit?
Jordanian Affairs
How Can Jordanian Political Parties Overcome the Pressures They Face?
Palestinian-Israeli conflict
How Can Israel’s “Summer Camps” Operation in the Northern West Bank Be Interpreted?
Politics
Will the Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian Change Iran’s Domestic and Foreign Policies?
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Biden Administration's Review of International Conventions
The following opinion article reviews the political and legal obstacles that Biden's team will face reviewing international agreements ratified by previous administrations. It also argues about the validity of the view of some analysts that the influence of the US Presidency in foreign policy is limited, since the decision-making process is conducted according to specific professional foundations.
Biden and the Dilemma of the American Iranian Relationship
This report analyzes the position of both the Biden and Tehran administration regarding the Iranian nuclear file, in an attempt to understand the most prominent challenges that prevent the normal flow of relations to and from Tehran.
Regional Reconciliation in Libya
The following political alert paper reviews the most important regional and international indicators that may push for a political settlement to the Libyan crisis. It also discusses the internal Libyan factors that must be present to ensure a sustainable solution in light of some positive changes in the regional climate.
Between Allies and Adversities: What Does Biden's Victory Imply?
Joe Biden never stopped stressing – ever since he was still a candidate – his promises to put the United States back on the global arena, rehabilitate relations with allies and curb competitors, in a time where the whole world is observing this traditional American discourse welcoming and anticipating. This material studies the shape of foreign affairs that will be adopted by the newly elected president, it also seeks to answer an important question: what are the variables and invariables that we will witness in policies compared to those of the outgoing president Donald Trump?
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China's Geostrategy: A Broad Overview
In the midst of China's rapid rise as an influential global force in the course of international events and decisions, how does Beijing deal with vital territories that embrace a relative part of its interests? This article provides a brief comparison of China's dealing with southeast Asian and Middle Eastern regions, and shows how the circumstances surrounding China force it to order its geostrategic priorities.
Implications of Implementing the National Security Law for Hong Kong
What are the consequences for Beijing’s enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law? Will this lead to an escalation of tensions in the U.S.-China relations? What are the implications of Hong Kong's loss of its relative independence over the South China Sea region, which is essentially a disputed region between China and other countries?
Indian-Chinese Engagements in Flux
Following clashes resulting in the killing of dozens of soldiers, Indian-Chinese tensions witness an unprecedented escalation, as the Galwan Valley confrontations on June 15, 2020, are the first to result in casualties since 1975. Hence, this paper discusses the historical tensions between the two countries, the factors that led to such escalation, and the forecasted outcomes of current events.
Turkish Aspirations for the Eastern Mediterranean Gas
Turkey has undoubtedly become a major energy corridor linking East and West, through which it was able to obtain a geostrategic significance, yet, Turkey is still unsatisfied. On the contrary, it proceeded to impose itself as a key player in the energy field without having the necessary resources for it. It also seeks to find a place in any project for extracting or transporting gas in the region; so will Turkey succeed in achieving its goals?
Israel as a New Arena of Chinese-U.S. Competition
In light of the increasingly tense Chinese-U.S. relations and given the internal and external circumstances in Israel, could Israel be the next arena for Chinese-U.S. competition? Are Beijing and Washington racing to win the loyalty of Tel Aviv? Or will the U.S. pressure Israel, its strategic and historical ally, to negatively affect Israeli-Chinese relations?